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Columbia Chemistry’s intellectual, collegial, and lively atmosphere reflect its location in the heart of uptown New York City. Graduate students, postdocs, and faculty from all over the world contribute to a unique departmental culture that prizes camaraderie and collaboration.

Living in New York

Columbia University’s location in New York City places it in the largest and most unique urban center in the United States.

Columbia University’s location in New York City places it in the largest and most unique urban center in the United States.

Social Events

The Department hosts social events throughout the year, including monthly happy hours, a Winter Show, and a Summer BBQ.

The Department hosts social events throughout the year, including monthly happy hours, a Winter Show, and a Summer BBQ.

Student Organizations

In addition to the many student sponsored seminars and student planned events, graduate students in the Department of Chemistry have the opportunity to participate in a range of student lead organizations.

In addition to the many student sponsored seminars and student planned events, graduate students in the Department of Chemistry have the opportunity to participate in a range of student lead organizations.

Departmental Awards

The Department gives yearly awards to graduate and undergraduate students for excellence in teaching and research.

The Department gives yearly awards to graduate and undergraduate students for excellence in teaching and research.

Recruitment Weekend

Admitted students are invited to visit Columbia and New York. Recruitment weekends for the Ph.D. class of 2021 will take place on February 2016 and March 2016.

Admitted students are invited to visit Columbia and New York. Recruitment weekends for the Ph.D. class of 2021 will take place on February 2016 and March 2016.

Student-Led Seminars

The graduate students in Chemistry host several seminar series on topics from synthesis to physical chemistry.

The graduate students in Chemistry host several seminar series on topics from synthesis to physical chemistry.

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